Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs AS Monaco Basket, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz
AS Monaco Basket
Can AS Monaco Turn This Match Into a Statement Victory?
- Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz is ranked 17th in the EuroLeague.
- AS Monaco is ranked 5th in the EuroLeague.
- AS Monaco has a 87.5% win rate over Baskonia Vitoria.
As Monaco to win and cover the spread (-4.5)
| Tournament: | CBA 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Buesa Arena |
| Tip Off: | 01:00:00 |
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs AS Monaco Basket Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.71 | 1.53 |
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs AS Monaco Basket Match Prediction & Analysis
Baskonia Vitoria hosts AS Monaco on 18 December 2025 in a crucial EuroLeague clash. Monaco, historically dominant, brings superior scoring efficiency and veteran poise, while Baskonia must tighten defense and limit turnovers. The game likely hinges on Monaco controlling tempo and Baskonia’s ability to protect the paint and rebound in crunch time.
In the last five head-to-head matchups, AS Monaco has managed to win all five games over Baskonia. AS Monaco averages 90.5 points per game, while Baskonia averages 85.8 points per game.
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs AS Monaco Basket Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markus Howard | 9.0 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.7/0.0 |
| Mike James | 16.7 | 2.9 | 6.4 | 0.8/0.1 |
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Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz Preview
Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz put up a resilient fight but ultimately fell 94‑87 to Real Madrid in a gripping EuroLeague encounter at the Movistar Arena.
Markus Howard led Baskonia with 22 points and Timothe Luwawu Cabarrot added 20 points and 5 rebounds. Kobi Simmons did contribute 11 points and 3 assists, but their efforts weren’t enough and lacked support from the other supporting casts.
Offensively, Baskonia shot an impressive 60% from the two point range compared to Madrid’s 51.2%, but just shot 38.7% from the perimeter and 60% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 40-29 on the boards, giving away easy second chance points. Baskonia did force Madrid into 15 turnovers and scored 24 points off turnover but it didn’t make up for the missed chances.
This loss drops them further down the standings with a 5-10 record in the EuroLeague play. In the last 10 matches, Baskonia are 5-5 overall and 5-3 while playing at home.
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AS Monaco showed grit and control for long stretches but were ultimately undone by a late surge from Fenerbahce Beko, falling 86‑92 at Salle Gaston Medecin in EuroLeague Round 15.
Mike James led the scoring with 20 points, while Alpha Diallo added 18 points. Kevarrius Hayes contributed 12 points, but their efforts weren’t enough and key players like Elie Okobo , Jaron Blossomgame had a quiet night as they scored 6 and 4 points respectively.
Offensively, Monaco just shot 45.2% from the two point range, compared to Fenerbahce’s 60.9%. However they shot well from the three point line converting 31.8% and 84.4% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebound 30-52 on the boards, giving away points in the paint and second chance points to Fenerbahce. Monaco also were forced to commit 16 turnovers, causing momentum swings and points off turnovers.
This loss drops them to a 9-6 record and puts a halt to their momentum, by ending their three game winning streaks. In the last 10 matches, Monaco is 6-4 overall and 4-4 while playing away from home.
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs AS Monaco Basket Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Markus Howard |
| SG | Kobi Simmons |
| SF | Tadas Sedekerskis |
| PF | Timothe Luwawu Cabarrot |
| C | Mamadi Diakite |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Mike James |
| SG | Elie Okobo |
| SF | Alpha Diallo |
| PF | Jaron Blossomgame |
| C | Daniel Theis |
BASKONIA VITORIA-GASTEIZ vs AS MONACO BASKET
Winning PredictionGiven Monaco’s historical dominance over Baskonia, superior offensive efficiency, and experience in tight EuroLeague games, AS Monaco is favored to win. We are backing AS Monaco to win this matchup and regain their momentum.
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